Events in State College today

St. Paul & The Broken Bones deliver a high-voltage blend of soul, rock and R&B, led by Paul Janeway’s impassioned vocals and a tight lineup of bass, guitar, drums, keyboards and horns. Formed in Birmingham, Alabama, the group features Janeway, Jesse Phillips, Browan Lollar, Kevin Leon, Al Gamble, Allen Branstetter, Chad Fisher and Amari Ansari. Their self-titled sixth album signals a fresh chapter, combining adventurous ideas with song-centered soul. Recorded at the legendary FAME Studios with producer Eg White, it spans psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads and cinematic rock flourishes, with tracks like Sushi and Coca-Cola and Going Back reflecting personal introspection and a deepened band identity. Their resume includes sharing stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo and Black Pumas, standout sets at Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, and an invitation to perform at Sir Elton John’s Oscar party. The Psycodelics celebrate Black American Music with a sound rooted in funk, blues, gospel and R&B that lands with serious impact. Listeners often compare the group to Parliament Funkadelic, Prince and Morris Day & The Time. Their debut album, Please Keep Off The Grass, has drawn recognition from the Recording Academy. They have turned heads at Peach Fest, Joshua Tree Music Festival and Jam Cruise, and have supported Neal Francis, Fearless Flyers and Durand Jones and the Indications. The band features Cameron Wescott on bass and vocals, Sean Bing on drums and vocals, Noah Jones on keys, Whitt Burn on guitar and Chris Barnwell on percussion.

Shaver’s Creek naturalists lead a relaxed morning walk to observe and appreciate birds migrating through central Pennsylvania. Participants receive tips on identifying species by song, call, and field marks, with examples that may include thrushes, sparrows, warblers, and woodpeckers. The outing welcomes birders of every experience level, and a selection of binoculars will be available to borrow. Recommended items include sturdy hiking boots, binoculars, any bird guidebooks, and a curious mindset. Thanks to support from Wiscoy for Animals, this program is free and open to the public.

A casual meetup at The Makery hosted by Shannon with Wright Lettering, held monthly on the last Thursday. This relaxed gathering welcomes people who enjoy hand lettering, including beginners. Attendees bring their own supplies for a lettering project, practice sheets and questions, or simply a blank journal to doodle in, along with a beverage of choice. It is not a formal class. Optional themes appear from time to time, and a selection of pens, markers, and other mediums is available for anyone interested in trying new tools and techniques. Participants may drop in for a single session or select a full-year option at a discounted rate. Most months follow the last-Thursday schedule, with a couple of exceptions later in the year. The registration price reflects the self-guided, creative format.

Friendly service accompanies a menu that lets guests build a personalized Polish Combo, alongside options that include a kolbassi sandwich, club sandwich, grilled Cuban sandwich, falafel bowl, pepperoni rolls, homemade pierogi, and salmon burgers.

Tusk brings the music of Fleetwood Mac to life with a focus on accuracy and respect. The five-piece recreates the band’s signature sound through meticulous, true-to-record performances without gimmicks, letting the songs speak for themselves. Presented as the premier tribute to Fleetwood Mac, the show captures the nuances and textures that helped make the group one of the world’s best loved and top-selling acts. It is a faithful, detail-driven tribute that mirrors the originals as closely as possible.

A Frankenkitty-themed storytime is planned. The session centers on a reading connected to the Frankenkitty theme.